Li Luo's sharp eyes swept around like a sharp sword. She frowned slightly, a sneer of disdain appeared at the corner of her mouth, and then said:

"You want to retreat after just one dangerous experience? Humph!" She snorted coldly, as if carrying endless mockery, "If you want to go back, feel free to do so. I won't stop you. But if you've come this far and give up halfway now, that would be cowardly behavior. As for those who are still hesitating, there's time to hesitate, as danger may come again."

The man who wanted to retreat was suddenly filled with anxiety and resentment after hearing what Li Luo said. He suddenly raised his voice and questioned loudly:

"That's easy for you to say! You clearly promised to ensure our safety before, but what about now? Do you really have the ability to do it? It's impossible for you to protect each and every one of us all the time!"

Li Luo's eyes turned cold, his expression was serious and firm, like solid ice that was difficult to melt.

She said slowly:

"Although I promised to ensure your safety, this does not mean that I can always stay by your side. Moreover, you have witnessed along the way that danger may come at any time. Everyone must have the awareness of self-protection."

At this time, another man stood out with a frown on his face. He fixed his eyes on Li Luo and asked:

"Then why was your presence not seen in previous battles? You come out and say all these nice things now, but when something happens, you disappear. What's the reason for this?"

Li Luo glanced at the man coldly and asked him back with words as sharp as an ice blade:

"What happened to you? Were you injured or were you killed by the zombies? Aren't you safe and sound now?"

The man was choked and speechless for a moment.

After a moment, he continued unwillingly:

"That's because we have the psychics in our base to protect us, and besides, I've fought against zombies before!"

Li Luo added: "Since you have the protection of the superpowers and can fight against the zombies, do you still need me to help you all the time?"

The man still insisted: "But you said at the beginning that you would guarantee our safety!"

Li Luo raised his chin slightly and said in a firm tone:

"I will do my best to ensure everyone's safety, but that doesn't mean you can rely on me completely. You are all safe now, so please stop making groundless accusations."

The man was speechless for a moment. He opened his mouth but didn't know how to refute, so he had to close it in disappointment.

The people around also fell silent and began to think carefully about Li Luo's words.

But at this moment, those who wanted to retreat started shouting again.

"But this journey is too dangerous. We could die at any time. Maybe we can find a relatively safe place if we go back."

Their eyes were filled with fear, as if the devil of doomsday was chasing them relentlessly with bared fangs and claws.

One of them said with a trembling voice:

"The road ahead is extremely scary. Who knows if we can avoid the next danger? If we are unlucky, we will be finished."

Another person quickly echoed:

"Yes, maybe there is still a chance of survival if we go back. It is much better than taking risks with such an uncertain future."

However, before Li Luo could respond, those who wanted to continue walking immediately refuted.

One of them clenched his fist and said loudly:

"We can't go back! We have come so far, how can we give up halfway? And don't you understand? We can't stay in G City anymore! Jinling Base is our only hope, we must persevere."

There was a determined fire burning in his eyes, as if that fire would never go out.

Another person also said firmly:

"That's right. We have put in so much effort and we must not give up. Considering all the hardships and obstacles we have gone through along the way, how can we back down just because of a little setback?"

Those who are hesitant are wavering between the two, with entanglement and confusion on their faces, not knowing who to listen to.

A middle-aged man with a worried look on his face and deep confusion in his eyes said slowly:

"But can we really reach the Jinling base safely? We have only been walking for a whole morning and have encountered such a thrilling experience. How many more dangers will we encounter on the way?"

His voice was full of helplessness and confusion.

Li Luo looked at everyone, with a hint of sharpness in his eyes.

"Nowhere in this world is absolutely safe. Those who want to hide can hide, and those who want to move forward can move forward. Everyone should walk their own path and pay for their own choices. There is no need to waste time arguing here."

After hearing Li Luo's words, those who wanted to retreat showed hesitation on their faces.

The fear in their hearts still lingered, but they began to think about the possibility of moving forward.

One of them whispered:

"Maybe she's right. It's not necessarily safe to go back. We might encounter danger on the way back. It's better...it's better to just go down this path until the end."

The other person also fell into deep thought, his brows furrowed, and he kept weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Li Luo turned to those who were hesitant and said decisively:

"You too, either leave or stay, don't hesitate here and disturb others!"

The hesitant people looked at each other, with a hint of hesitation in their eyes.

They were extremely conflicted and didn't know how to make a decision.

On one side is unknown danger, and on the other side is possible safety, which puts them in a dilemma.

Then, Li Luo looked at those who were determined to move forward, with a little more appreciation in his eyes.

She said: "You are very brave, but don't be blindly optimistic. You must be alert. The road ahead is long and dangerous. We must always remain vigilant."

The determined people nodded in agreement with Li Luo's words.

Their eyes were full of determination, as if nothing could stop them from moving forward.

At this moment, a clear child's voice suddenly sounded like a silver bell:

"Mom, I'm not afraid. We will definitely reach the Jinling base alive."

Although the voice was childish, it carried a firm strength.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to the place, where a little boy of about four or five years old was standing next to a mother with a haggard face but loving eyes.

The little boy's face was red from the cold weather, but his eyes were as bright as stars, sparkling with innocence and courage.

He held tightly onto the corner of his mother's clothes, his small body standing straight, as if declaring his fearlessness to the world.

Everyone was slightly stunned, and the firm child's voice echoed in their hearts.

Then, a glimmer of hope gradually ignited in their eyes, as if they were infected by the child's courage.

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